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U.S. imports of Mexican hass avocados have contributed significantly to the U.S. economy as the fruit travels the supply chain and stimulates market activities, according to a September report by Texas A&M University.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations for North America, South America and the Asia-Pacific region.

The Border Trade Alliance today applauded a bipartisan congressional effort to extend the Donation Acceptance Program.

A web seminar offered Dec. 9 will look at how technology adaption by farmers, packers, shippers and processors can affect produce safety.

A new service by Tomra Food will allow enhanced remote assistance for the company’s packinghouse customers and field engineers.

John Anderson, The Oppenheimer Group’s chairman, CEO and managing partner, has received a Lifetime Achievement award from the British Columbia Produce Marketing Association.

The United Fresh Produce Association is hosting a night of comedy for the produce industry.

Episode 25 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview with Jim Wiesemeyer, policy analyst with Pro Farmer.

Monitoring and controlling the use of water through the use of sensors and software will become increasingly important for producers, according to David Berrios, commercial manager for Chile-based LemSystem.